Michael Marino News

Actress Sarah Nedwek joins The Peoples Improv Theater SOLOCOM for the second year in a row with the world premiere of The Immaculate Deception on November 20 at The PIT Loft.

The Peoples Improv Theater announces the return of SOLOCOM 2016 following last year's record-breaking weekend, which debuted over 126 world premieres.

The Peoples Improv Theater and award-winning solo show artist and producer Peter Michael Marino proudly announce the return of SOLOCOM following last year's record-breaking weekend. This year's 4-day festival features 125 world premiere solo comedies and 6 encore performances by artists from across the country, Canada and England - from traditional solo show artists to sketch, storytelling, stand-up, musicians, dance, drag, puppetry, magic, multi-media, improv, cabaret, and clowning.

Solo performing artist Peter Michael Marino (Desperately Seeking the Exit, Late with Lance!) presents his newest creation, Show Up. 

On Monday, September 26, 2016, The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization who for the past 12 years has been dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2016 recipients at its annual awards ceremony, The IT Awards. Hosted by a crowd favorite, Jason Kravits and directed by award winning director and sound designer, DeLisa White the ceremony took place from 7pm to 10pm at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College.

Writer and performer Amy Marcs will perform an encore run of her critically acclaimed, one-woman reconstructive comedy,'Nice T!ts!', at the PIT Loft during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Solo performing artist Peter Michael Marino (Desperately Seeking the Exit, Late with Lance!) presents his newest creation, Show Up. 

On Monday, August 8, 2016, The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization who for the past 12 years has been dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2016 nominees at its annual event, The IT Party, celebrating 12 years and thousands of nominees at 42West. Scroll down for the full list of nominations!

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The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director;  Evans Haile, Interim Executive Director) welcomes the return engagement of the game show for musical theater lovers called Tune in Time, presented by Amy Engelhardt and Heather Shields, with an evening celebrating Broadway's Online/Internet Showstopperson Monday, March 14, 2016 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (Citicorp Building, entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). 

The York Theatre Company welcomes the return engagement of the game show for musical theater lovers called Tune in Time,presented by Amy Engelhardt and Heather Shields, hosted by Emily McNamara, with Musical Director Nate Buccieri and annoyingly insistent timekeeper Sheila Head at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (Citicorp Building, entrance on East 54thStreet, just east of Lexington Avenue).

Two time Drama Desk Award nominated actress, mistress of impressions, YouTube sensation, and star of the upcoming Broadway revival of 'The Rise and Fall of Little Voice' Christina Bianco joins musical theater fanatic, cruise ship performer and celebrity stalker Lance to talk about her 'impressive' career on his long-running variety-talk show on Sunday, February 21 at 7PM at the Triple Crown Underground, 330 7th Ave, NYC.

Tammy Faye Starlite, who has brought Nico and Marianne Faithful to life on the cabaret stage joins musical theater fanatic, cruise ship performer and celebrity stalker Lance to talk about channeling these songstresses on his long-running variety-talk show on Sunday, February 7 at 7PM at the Triple Crown Underground, 330 7th Ave, NYC. As always, Lance has invited Cher, Liza Minnelli, Hugh Jackman, Gloria Estefan and Andrew Lloyd Webber to be guests on his makeshift talk show, but they've yet to confirm. 

After a year of sold-out shows from NYC to London, musical theater fanatic, cruise ship performer and celebrity stalker Lance is back in NYC with six special farewell shows featuring local celebrities. As always, Lance has invited Cher, Liza Minnelli, Hugh Jackman, Gloria Estefan and Andrew Lloyd Webber to be guests on his makeshift talk show, but they've yet to confirm. However, an exciting roster of NYC stars have confirmed their appearance including: Original 'Fame' star Laura Dean, SONDHEIMAS producer David Levy, beloved chanteuse Tammy Faye, YouTube Sensation Christina Bianco and TimeOut theater critic Adam Feldman.

Partly Cloudy People presents Sarah Nedwek's world premiere solo comedy show SARAH SMILES at The Peoples Improv Theater SOLOCOM festival tonight, Nov. 21. This benefit show will raise awareness and funds for Smile Train, a non-profit that provides free cleft surgery to children around the world. 

Partly Cloudy People presents Sarah Nedwek's world premiere solo comedy show SARAH SMILES at The Peoples Improv Theater SOLOCOM festival on Nov. 21. This benefit show will raise awareness and funds for Smile Train, a non-profit that provides free cleft surgery to children around the world. 

The Peoples Improv Theater and award-winning solo show artist and producer Peter Michael Marino proudly announce the return of SOLOCOM following last year's record-breaking weekend which debuted 85 world premieres. This year's 3-day festival features 120 brand new solo comedies by artists from across the country, Canada, England, and Newfoundland - from traditional solo show artists to sketch, storytelling, stand up, physical comedy, music, multi-media, improv, cabaret, and clowning.

Musical theater fanatic, cruise ship performer and celebrity stalker Lance has invited Cher and Andrew Lloyd Webber to be guests on his international hit show Late with Lance!, but they've yet to confirm. However, original Fame star Antonia Franceshi has, and will be sitting down to chat with Lance about her life after Fame as a celebrated ballet dancer and teacher.

Peter Michael Marino's beloved, delusional cruise ship entertainer Lance recently received 5-star reviews and standing ovations at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, followed by a packed performance at Arts Theatre West End. He returns to NYC's Triple Crown Underground with four special shows on Fridays & Sundays, September 25, 27, October 2, 4 all at 7PM. Pay-what-you-can. No reservations.

FROM COMO TO HOMO - Juggling a Stage Mom, Gender Confusion and Tap! - written and performed by Lynne Jassem and directed by Peter Michael Marin, will play four performances only as part of the San Francisco Fringe Festival next month.